Properties of Granulite and Schist

Granulite

Schist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-73.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3.02.5-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.06-3.33 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.14 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Granulite vs Schist Properties

Properties of Granulite and Schist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Granulite vs Schist properties, get to know more about Granulite Definition and Schist Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Granulite and Schist.